December weather forecast
Ukraine

December in Ukraine marks the full onset of winter, bringing with it low temperatures and a significant change in the landscape. Across the country, average temperatures typically range from -6°C (21.2°F) to 2°C (35.6°F). In northern cities like Chernihiv, temperatures can drop to as low as -6°C (21.2°F) and rise to a high of 0°C (32°F). Meanwhile, in southern regions such as Odessa, the mercury varies between -2°C (28.4°F) and 2°C (35.6°F), indicating milder winter conditions compared to the northern areas.

Precipitation in December is primarily in the form of snowfall, with northern and central parts of the country experiencing a significant snow cover. The Carpathian Mountains often encounter heavy snowfall, turning into a winter wonderland. On the other hand, the Crimea Peninsula, owing to its coastal and southern position, experiences less snowfall and milder winter conditions.

Compared to November, December sees a further decrease in temperature and daylight hours, confirming the arrival of winter. The landscapes transform into snowy scenes, with frost often adorning trees and fields. Moving into January, the winter conditions persist, with temperatures often reaching their annual lows. Despite the cold weather, December in Ukraine offers picturesque winter landscapes and is an ideal time for winter sports enthusiasts, particularly in the Carpathian region.

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• Kiev - December »
  In Kiev in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 168mm (6.61") of snow. The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
• Kharkiv - December »
  In Kharkiv during December, snow falls for 18 days. In Kharkiv in December, during 12 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Odessa - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Odessa is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight. In Odessa during December, snow falls for 9 days.
• Donetsk - December »
  In Donetsk, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 42mm (1.65") of snow is typically accumulated. With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Donetsk, Ukraine.
• Lviv - December »
  In Lviv, Ukraine, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 131mm (5.16") of snow is typically accumulated. In Lviv, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 131mm (5.16") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Kryvyi Rih - December »
  On the first day of December in Kryvyi Rih sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 15:56. The month with the shortest days in Kryvyi Rih is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
• Luhansk - December »
  With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Luhansk, Ukraine. With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Luhansk.
• Vinnytsia - December »
  In Vinnytsia during December, snow falls for 14 days. The most humid month in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
• Kherson - December »
  In Kherson, Ukraine, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kherson, Ukraine.
• Chernihiv - December »
  With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chernihiv, Ukraine. December is the most humid month in Chernihiv with an average relative humidity of 88%.
• Poltava - December »
  In Poltava, in December, during 10.8 snowfall days, 100mm (3.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Poltava, in December, during 10.8 snowfall days, 100mm (3.94") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Cherkasy - December »
  Cherkasy's December nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a subzero cold -5°C (23°F). The month with the shortest days in Cherkasy is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.